Joel H. Johnson — Faith and Healing in 1835
Published October 25, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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In 1835, Joel H. Johnson was suffering from an illness that led those around him to believe he would not survive. Despite the lack of faith from others, Johnson maintained a personal belief that he would live many years. He recorded that through the exercise of faith and prayer, he was able to recover.
In Their Own Words
“I have not labored but a little with my own hands on the Lords house on the account of their faith for they all believed that I would not live long, but I believed that I should live many years, and if they would pray for and exercise their faith for me, I believed I should measurably necessary provision for the comfort. — Joel H. Johnson, Journal”
Sources & References
Joel Hills Johnson — Journal (Covering his life up to 21 Dec 1858) – Doctrine and Covenants Central (research confidence: high)
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